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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.73, 1,984.10 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.73, 1,984.10 and 501.39 is: 752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.73 : 1,984.10 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.73/1,984.10 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.73x = 1,984.10 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.73x = 994,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,805.39/1,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.09

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